2 thoughts on “REMEMBERING HAL HOLBROOK; HE GAVE US TWAIN AND THEN HIMSELF”
Bill Kux
Mr. Holbrook was, indeed, a brilliant Willy Loman. I was lucky enough to tour the country with him in Death of a Salesman. His Willy was heartbreaking. Vain, arrogant yet achingly human. I played Willy’s young unsympathetic boss who lets him go. It is the scene where Willy talks about dying the death of a salesman. He did it with such simplicity and honesty. That beautiful cracked voice that conveyed such experience and loss. We were scheduled to go to Broadway with this production but it did not happen. He was one of the finest men and actors I have ever met.
Mr. Holbrook was, indeed, a brilliant Willy Loman. I was lucky enough to tour the country with him in Death of a Salesman. His Willy was heartbreaking. Vain, arrogant yet achingly human. I played Willy’s young unsympathetic boss who lets him go. It is the scene where Willy talks about dying the death of a salesman. He did it with such simplicity and honesty. That beautiful cracked voice that conveyed such experience and loss. We were scheduled to go to Broadway with this production but it did not happen. He was one of the finest men and actors I have ever met.
Dear Mr. Kux,
Many thanks for writing to Stage Voices about Mr. Holbrook.
Much appreciation.
Best,
Bob Shuman